Data Governance Specialist

Admiral is on an exciting journey to mature its Data Management across the business, so we are looking for a Data Governance Specialist to help support the implementation of these Data Management activities. This role is ideal for someone early in their data governance career who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

You will play a crucial supporting role in delivering Data Governance capabilities, working within the small but focussed Data Governance Team. You’ll work closely with and provide essential support to the Data Governance Business Partners and the Data Governance Manager.

The Data Governance Specialist supports Data Governance Business Partners and Data Governance Manager through stakeholder management, to provide the business with their Data Governance needs. As a key member of the broader Data Enablement team, you will create an environment of collaboration, agility, innovation, and ownership in support of the Data Governance team and overall business ambitions.

The Data Governance team will bring the importance of effective Data Governance and Data Management to life for all colleagues through close support, storytelling and by adopting a practical, pragmatic approach in line with business needs. As a team we pride ourselves on supporting each other to get things done. You will have a genuine passion for data and a good understanding of how data is used to drive decisions.  You will be resilient and proactive, bringing a fresh can-do attitude to the role. As our data management strategy evolves so will this role, so flexibility is a must.  Building relationships, and effective communication skills will also be key to succeeding in this role.

Main Duties

• Assist the Data Governance Business Partners in implementing the Data Management Strategy that supports and enables the achievement of overall business ambitions and outcomes.
• Support key business stakeholders and accountable role holders in defining and evolving the Data Accountability Framework
• Embed a culture and methods of data management by design into processes, working practices and behaviours, bringing transparency and auditability to all data processes
• Through effective engagement and partnering with colleagues across the business, embed a culture of safe, responsible, and ethical use of data, whilst maintaining appropriate freedom to innovate and experiment.
• Support maintain and monitor a road map of data governance enhancements, developing maturity levels in line with business appetite.
• Participate in a range of Governing Fora, ensuring topics of strategic and operational importance are identified and addressed
• Provide support to senior business stakeholders, and support colleagues across Data Enablement Services and the wider business who engage in Data Governance activities
• Support projects with the delivery of the Data Governance Change process and be comfortable communicating your findings to audiences of varying seniority, translating complex data stories into clear narratives when needed
• Support the embedding of data related policies and standards across the business

This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.

Behavioural Competencies & Experience

• Awareness or experience with data governance and data management strategies and road maps.
• Basic understanding of all aspects of data management and governance, including data quality management, metadata management and tools, data architecture and technology
• Some experience in implementing policies, standards, guidelines, tools, metrics and standards for data management and governance frameworks.
• Experience/Awareness of change management and good practice
• Experience of delivering tangible business value through data governance solutions
• Good business acumen, with a good understanding of business concepts, practices, and business domain language to engage in problem solving sessions and discuss business issues in stakeholder language
• An eagerness to learn and promote cultural change in the way data is used and governed in businesses.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent motivational skills
• Pragmatic and practical, with ability to tailor principles and standards to appropriate situations and audiences
• Excellent communication, for example conveying information to diverse audiences in a way that is easily understood and actionable
• Creative thinking, for example framing new ways of thinking about data governance to drive adoption
• Influencing, for example fostering group problem solving and solution creation with business and technical team members
• Relationship management, for example creating relationships and quickly building trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Storytelling, for example by creating a consistent storyline for better understanding and engagement with data governance topics
• Experience of working with data management platforms such as Collibra and Informatica is a plus but not required.

Salary, Benefits, and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

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